Adventures in Sailing class--Learn the basics without anxiety, as well as the protocols that build teamwork. Taught by Bill O'Donovan, under sail. Take a bag lunch. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 15, 22 and Oct. 7 at York River Yacht Haven Gloucester Point. $65 fee. Offered by Williamsburg Area Learning Tree. 220-9975.

Aromas--An evening with jazz by Muad-Ib, 8-10:30. No reservations. 221-6676.

Feed me a story--Storytime, snack for pre­schoolers to early elementary-aged children and their parents, 10 a.m. at Ukrop's cafe.

Fifes and drums march--1 p.m. Capitol to Palace Green on Duke of Gloucester.

Garden history walk--9: 30 a.m. begins in front of the Printing Office.

Great Endings--An affiliate of Final Exit Network, invites the public to its meeting at the Williamsburg Library, Room B. Susan Jean, a certified elder law specialist, is the speaker. No charge. Doors open at 10 a.m. Meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. 220-8090.

Informational meeting--For the inclusion program held 10 a.m.-noon at the James City-Williamsburg Community Center. Open to retired teachers, special education aides, therapeutic recreation students, high school students and others interested in volunteering to assist people with disabilities.

Sacred Grounds Coffee--Williamsburg songwriter Heather Ninmaku performs an eclectic and unique blend of original folk music beginning at 7 p.m.

Single Gourmets--Meet for dinner at Food For Thought, 1647 Richmond Rd. Cocktails at 5 p.m., dinner at 6. $35 members. Make reservations at 757 622-1147.

Spirit of the Wind returns--11 a.m. at the James City Library. Welcome back the llama and hear llama tales.

Theater for the young--10 a.m. Play Booth.

Storybook Cooks--Ages 3-5 explore their imagination and make snacks like their favorite storybook characters in ``If You Give a Pig a Pancake.'' 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the James City-Williamsburg Community Center. $15 fee. 887-5810.

Storytelling festival--``Spinning Stories/Spanning Time: A Weekend of Stories Old and New'' continues in Colonial Williamsburg. 800 HISTORY for tickets.

William & Mary tailgate party--The Kingsmill chapter of Ducks Unlimited holds its fourth annual tailgate party at the W&M vs. Liberty University football game. Party starts at 5 p.m. under the big tent in front of Zable Stadium. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 220-1913.

Williamsburg Farmers Market--8 a.m.-noon at Mer­chants Square. Anniversary posters available for sale and signing by the artist, Fred Miller. Artists from This Century Gallery, Chef Kennedy of Dudley's Farmhouse Grill and Mr. Little's Big Jazz Band on hand. Pumpkins and chrysanthemums among fall items for sale.

Williamsburg Players--Presents ``Baby'' at 2 and 8 p.m. at the James-York Playhouse, 200 Hubbard Lane. Tickets are $15 general admission, $13 students and seniors, $10 ages under 12. 229-0431.

Working for the soil, healing the soul--10 a.m. Great Hopes Plantation, weather permitting.

York River State Park--YR4E 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Volunteer program for kids in grades 6-12. Help with the Virginia Waterways Clean-up Day. Take work gloves and closed-toe shoes. Open to volunteers of all ages. Register; happenings in history 1-3 p.m.; wild weekend canoe trip 4-6 p.m., weather permitting. $9 per person,$6 per person for families of four-plus. Register; canoeing with the stars 7:30-10 p.m., weather permitting. $13 per person, $8 per person for families of four-plus. Register; astronomy viewing 8 p.m. Join the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Club in viewing distant galaxies, planets and other celestial worlds. Free after paying parking fee. 566-30-36.

America's 400th anniversary signature event-- ``Foundations and Future of Democracy'' runs Sept. 16-19 at the College of William & Mary and Colonial Williamsburg.Features papers from preceding conferences that provided a forum of exchanges among scholars, civic leaders, political figures. 253-4838.

Meet the gardener--10: 30 a.m. in front of Prentis Store, Monday and Saturday. Reservations: 800 HISTORY.

Mobile Library Services--Toano Trace 4-4:45; Burnt Ordinary 5-6.

Night with the Brewmaster--Meet the man responsible for some of the favorite local brews, 6-7: 30 p.m. or 8-9:30 p.m. at Green Leafe Cafe. Learn how they're created, and enjoy the paired creations of executive Chef Adonis Conner. $30 per person. Make reservations with Avory at 476-2233 or avoryharman@greenleafe.com.

World Forum--Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William & Mary cosponsor an international dialogue hosted by Jim Lehrer, ``The Future of Democracy: Why Does it Matter?'' at 6 p.m. at Kaplan Arena, W&M Hall. Free to the public. Ticket info: 221-1001.

Yoga--Prenatal yoga class 10:15-11:30 a.m. at Sacred Grounds.

Tuesday/18

American Musicworks--Interactive museum program that features performances by Colonial Williamsburg musicians Dean Shostak, Kelly Kennedy and Stephen Christoff. 5 p.m. in the Hennage Auditorium of the Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.

Discovery Lab--Offered by the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science 6-8 p.m. Sept. 18, ``Estuaries -- Where Rivers Meet the Sea'' includes a sampling of estuarine species, displays of estuaries from around the world, educational activities for children, and more. Free to the public. No registration required. 804 684-7878.

Documentary screening--WHRO previews Ken Burns' World War II documentary, ``The War,'' at 7 p.m. at the Blue Talon Bistro. The 45-minute preview is free to the public. Blue Talon is on Prince George Street.

Exhibit opens--The Trellis showcases the artwork of June Skalak throughout the fall. Skalak will donate 25% of proceeds from the sale of her paintings to the Williamsburg Land Conservancy. Regular operating hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 403 Duke of Gloucester St. 229-8610.

Optimum Life health fair--Chambrel at Williamsburg hosts the fair 1-4 p.m. in the Gathering Hall, featuring 30 representatives/organizations sharing products, samples and information for seniors. A book fair is also held. Free refreshments, door prizes. Open to the public.

Kickoff for Leave a Legacy Greater Williamsburg--4:30 p.m. at the Williamsburg Community Building. The event is the beginning to a year-long public relations campaign to increase charitable giving through wills and estates.

Meet the conservator tour--Learn how replacement upholstery is created for antique furniture in ``Masterworks.'' Begins at 2:30 p.m. at the base of the central staircase at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. 220-7724.

Meet the players--10 a.m. Play Booth. 220-7645.

Little Bits for Tiny Tots storytime--10:30 a.m. at the James City Library.

SALT--Singles Affirming Life Together, meets at William­sburg United Methodist Church. Potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellow­ship Hall followed by program at 8.

Theater and the road to revolution--11 a.m. Play Booth. 220-7645

Walk-in computer help--11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Adult Services area of the Williamsburg Library.

Williamsburg Consort--Swing band dance at 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Patriot on Richmond Road. No tickets needed. www.wmbgconsort.org

Williamsburg Music Club--2007-08 season begins with a showcase of the winners of last spring's Grants-In-Aid competition. Lewis Hall in the Bruton Parish Building. Meeting begins with a Meet & Greet Social Hour at 10 a.m., followed by the business meeting at 10:30 a.m. and program at 11 a.m. www.williamsburgmusicclub.org.

York Retired Teachers' Association meets--At 11 a.m. at the Riverwalk Restaurant in Yorktown. Open to retired teachers, administrators and support personnel from any school division. 833-0861 or 877-9675.